Morocco Photo tours Reviews

My name is Helena Vân, a photographer from Vietnam. Before I ever picked up a camera, I watched a film set in Casablanca—and from that very moment, I fell in love with Morocco. I had always dreamed of visiting this country, of experiencing the traditional leather craft villages of Fez, and of capturing authentic travel photos filled with dramatic backlighting and the soul of Moroccan people.

I spent a lot of time thoroughly researching and revisiting countless websites, and that’s how I came across Esteban’s page—a passionate photographer who documents Morocco so beautifully. I was immediately drawn to his images and decided to reach out via email, hoping to find a photo tour that would fit my vision. Esteban replied warmly and kindly, and from the very beginning, he proved to be not only professional but also incredibly thoughtful.

He initially sent me a 9-day itinerary that included Rabat and Marrakech. However, when I shared my intention of creating a photo book on Morocco—and that I planned to stay two extra days in Marrakech at the end to rest before flying back to Vietnam—he didn’t hesitate to customize the trip. He even added new destinations that required him to drive an extra 500 kilometers, as a gift to support my project.

Though I told him I didn’t need dinner, he still surprised me with fresh fruit and detox water—small gestures that spoke volumes about his care and kindness. This journey became so much more than a photography trip. Thanks to Esteban, I saw Morocco not only through my lens but also through the heart of someone who deeply loves this land.

Esteban is far more than a tour guide—he’s a true photographic companion, someone who helped me experience Morocco in the fullest and most meaningful way. If there were a scale above 10, I’d rate him ten times over. An exceptional person—genuine, generous, and truly inspiring.

I have dabbled in photography for a long time, but never taken the time to try and make myself

a better photographer. And I have been fascinated by Morocco for a long time. So now that I

am retired, I wanted to plan a trip to which brought these two interests together. I began to

look for phototours in Morocco and quickly found a number of possibilities. These were

generally small- or mid-sized group tours led by an experienced photographer, mostly including

luxury travel and accommodation. Even though I was less interested in the luxury and more

interested in Morocco and Moroccans, I’m sure I could have picked one of these and found it

enjoyable and instructive. Instead, I came across the name of a Hungarian photographer who

specializes in Morocco and knows the country very well. Esteban Sanchez (aka Istvan Szori) is a

wonderful photographer (https://estebansanchez.hu/gallery/) who offers photo workshops in

Morocco and is keen to work with prospective clients to craft an itinerary that will meet almost

any need. These workshops can be for a single individual (as was the case for me) or a small

group (phototours.moroccoatgmail.com).

We communicated by email to plan an itinerary that started and ended in cities (Marrakech and

Agadir) but spent most of the time exploring small and interesting towns and villages, and

driving quite long distances between different regions of the country. Accommodations were

always comfortable and meals were good; I was not interested in 4- or 5-star hotels (and these

were simply not available in most of the places we visited.) Apart from the two aforementioned

cities, we spent time in the Imlil Valley, among the lower peaks of the Atlas Mountains, in the

small town of Foum Zguida on the edge of the Sahara and among the dunes in the desert itself,

along the breathtaking Atlantic Coast south of Agadir, with several fascinating stops along (and

out of) the way.

Esteban was easy to get along with and readily adapted to my pace and interests. As

mentioned, he is an excellent photographer, but he is also a very good teacher, helping me to

find good shooting locations and subjects, and guiding me to make best use of my camera and

lenses, and to optimize camera and lens settings for different situations. His feedback in

reviewing my images was positive and constructive but he was never patronizing or overly

enthusiastic about an image that was not up to scratch. We concentrated on landscapes and

people but his expertise is much broader as can be seen from his portfolio.

Almost everywhere we went, Esteban knew local people who were familiar with nearby

communities and people, local flora and fauna and landscapes, etc. and these individuals

helped him arrange visits to locations of photographic interest such as the homes of Berber

villagers, a nomad encampment in the dessert, and a location where two Berber women were

weaving a carpet.

During the trip, I became a better and more confident photographer, learned much about

Morocco and Moroccan people, and enjoyed spending time with Esteban. I would encourage

anyone who wants to improve their photographic skills while spending time in Morocco, to get

contact him as a first step.